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EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1151 GOODWIN ST, WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0709Non-Charter
263
Students
Total enrolled
$18,959
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
32% vs nat'l
10.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
33% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 263 students in grades 07–09 in WEST MEMPHIS, Arkansas.
32% above average funding
District spends $18,959 per pupil, 32% more than the national average of $14,347.
10.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in WEST MEMPHIS, Arkansas, serving grades 07–09 with 263 students. The district invests $18,959 per student — 32% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

263
Total Students
10.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0709) are served by this school
Gender Distribution128 male · 135 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 263 students
Student Composition
97%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black97%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050804000523

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,959Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,959
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,342
Student Support$3,602
Administration$2,275
Operations$2,844
Other$1,896
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,959 spent per student, an estimated $8,399 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
17%
State government
56.0%
Local (property tax)
17.4%
Federal programs
26.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,959/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 09
Location
CountyCrittenden County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (870)735-2081
NCES ID: 050804000523
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WEST MEMPHIS seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1151 GOODWIN ST, WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.